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Sale 80
June Pre Long Beach Sale
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Lot 1675 |
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1829. PCGS graded Genuine. Our grade is Sharpness of VF, with many tiny marks. Only 3,403 Struck, 75 to 125 examples known according to PCGS Population Report. The design of 1829-1834 is similar to that of 1821-1827 except that the date numerals, stars, and letters are slightly smaller. The rim appears more prominent as these were struck using a close collar with edge reeding or milling on it. As the dies imparted the design to the face of the coin, the spreading planchet pressed into the tight collar and so put the reeding on the edge at the same time. The entire effect might be less delicate than that of the 1821-1827 years, but the Mint preferred consistent dimensions and a more standard look for higher-speed production
The design is properly attributed to John Reich, but with modifications by Chief Engraver William Kneass. All Quarter Eagles of the 1821-1834 years are rare today. Most examples found are in grades from Very Fine through About Uncirculated, although scattered Uncirculated pieces have appeared at auction, as have a few Proofs. It is not unusual for an Uncirculated piece to have a prooflike surface (PCGS # 7669) .
Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500.
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Lot 1676 |
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1830. NCS graded AU Details, Tooled. Only 4,540 pieces struck. An untoned example. Housed in an NCS holder. Quarter Eagles were struck in dribs and drabs before the Coinage Act of 1834 which, for a short while, stabilized the flow of gold and silver coins from the US mints. Add to this the fact that depositors were the ones who requested various denominations. Coins were minted on demand. And the demand in the 19th century was for Half Eagles. These were similar in size to many European and South American standard issue gold pieces. The Half Eagles had to compete with others in their class, whereas the poor, forgotten Quarter Eagle languished (much to the delight of today's coin buyer, who always accepts a challenge to locate rarities.) (PCGS # 7670) .
Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500.
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